METAL MAX Xeno Reborn
- June 10, 2022
- Kadokawa Games
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
Explore a vast wasteland Traverse the deadly ruins of Tokyo Bay which remains teeming with mechanical beasts hell-bent on hunting humanity to extinction. Travel and battle in a tank or on foot to uncover the mysteries that lay buried beneath the sands. Explosive vehicular combat Arm a variety of vehicles, from tanks to dune buggies, and fight an onslaught of enemies in high-stakes turn-based …
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
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Reviews
- Metal Max Xeno Reborn features limitless tank customization, allowing for a wide variety of build combinations.
- The game offers a huge open-world experience with many quests and dungeons, providing ample exploration opportunities.
- The absurdity of the game, including a dog with a rocket launcher, adds a unique charm that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- The story and character development are lacking, making the narrative feel uninteresting and forgettable.
- The game suffers from performance issues on the Switch, frequently dropping below 30 fps.
- The steep difficulty curve can be frustrating, requiring grinding to progress effectively.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the series is criticized for its lack of depth and character development, with many reviewers finding the dialogue uninteresting and the overall narrative forgettable. While the non-linear gameplay and expansive open-world offer numerous quests, the main storyline is often described as lacking polish and engagement, leading to a perception of emptiness in both story and characters. Despite some redeeming qualities, such as absurdity in certain titles, the overarching sentiment is that the story fails to captivate players.
“The series is known for its non-linear approach to gameplay and storytelling.”
“A huge open-world with many quests and dungeons.”
“Story is lacking, dialogue is uninteresting, tank combat is boring, and the cast is forgettable.”
“What the game is lacking is character development and a deep story.”
“While it lacks some polish here and there, and its main story leaves a lot to be desired, the pure absurdity behind Metal Max Xeno Reborn helps make it greater than the sum of its parts.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a non-linear approach to both gameplay and storytelling, allowing for greater player agency. Additionally, there is a notable depth of customization for vehicles and character gear, alongside improved strategic elements and revamped visuals that enhance the coherence of the game world.
“The series is known for its non-linear approach to gameplay and storytelling.”
“The series is known for its non-linear approach to gameplay and storytelling.”
“The depth of customization in vehicles and character gear, along with improved strategic depth to the gameplay and revamped visuals, results in a more coherent game world.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Metal Max Xeno Reborn" is praised for its high replayability, offering players numerous opportunities to revisit the game and explore different strategies and outcomes.
“Metal Max Xeno Reborn is an excellent game with tons of replayability.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant deficiency in character development and storytelling, with multiple users expressing disappointment in the lack of depth and growth for the characters.
“What the game is lacking is character development and a deep story.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization for the game on the Switch is notably poor, leading to subpar performance issues.
“The Switch performance is also pretty bad.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is generally perceived as solid, with users noting a lack of bugs; however, some still express dissatisfaction, leading to lower ratings.
“The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, which enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate the stability of the game; it rarely crashes and performs well even during intense moments.”
“The consistent performance and lack of glitches make it a reliable choice for gamers.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been praised for their revamped visuals, which create a more coherent game world. Additionally, the depth of customization in vehicles and character gear enhances the overall visual experience, contributing to improved strategic gameplay.
“The revamped visuals result in a more coherent game world.”
“The depth of customization in vehicles and character gear enhances the overall experience.”
“The improved strategic depth in gameplay is complemented by stunning graphics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the steep difficulty curve necessitates grinding, which can be frustrating due to low-budget enemy designs and harsh collision detection that detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, an incomplete user interface further complicates the grinding process.
“The low-budget enemy designs and harsh collision detection can spoil the driving experience.”
“The steep difficulty curve makes grinding a must.”
“The UI feels incomplete, which adds to the frustration of grinding.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story unengaging and lacking depth, leading to a generally uninspiring experience.
“The story lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotions.”
“I found the narrative to be uninspiring and emotionally flat.”
“The characters felt one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with their struggles.”
Critic Reviews
Metal Max Xeno Reborn
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
90%Metal Max Xeno: Reborn Review
While it might seem like our gripes outnumber the improvements in Xeno Reborn, this is still a weird, unique, and overall enjoyable entry point into the Metal Max world. Squad-based, single-player tank-centric games (set in a post-apocalyptic world) are few and far between, to put it mildly, so this is still worth your time. And to their credit, instead of simply moving on to a sequel (which they’re doing as well in Metal Max: Wild West), Cattle Call and 24Frame took the time to improve on the foundation laid by Metal Max Xeno, to ambitious if flawed results in Xeno Reborn. You can’t fault the teams for the effort made, and whether they were totally successful or not, the whole of Metal Max Xeno Reborn is still greater than the sum of its parts.
70%Metal Max Xeno Reborn is the Definitive Version of Dystokyo
A comprehensively rebooted rerelease of 2018's Metal Max Xeno. Save the wasteland of Dystokyo from the Catastropus by gearing up a squad of tanks (and one cute dog) to save what's left of humanity. PS4 version reviewed.Though the reboot solved many of Metal Max Xeno's problems, it introduced a few more, but those aren't enough to keep it from being the definitive edition of the game.
70%
